Recall 12V053 covers 913 2011-2012 Ducati Hypermotard and Monster motorcycles with cracked fuel lines. Repair is free at any franchised Ducati dealer.
Ducati is recalling 913 2011-2012 Hypermotard 1100 Evo, Hypermotard 796, and Monster 696 motorcycles because micro-cracks in the fuel lines can lead to a fuel leak. A leaking fuel line near an ignition source raises the risk of fire, property damage, or personal injury, and the Ducati dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The fuel delivery lines on 2011-2012 Ducati Hypermotard and Monster motorcycles carry gasoline from the tank toward the engine. Those lines are supposed to stay sealed while fuel moves through them under normal operating pressure. A sound fuel line keeps gasoline inside the system and away from hot engine parts.
On affected motorcycles, the fuel line material was not dried enough before it was formed into tubing. That left the finished lines vulnerable to micro-cracks, which are tiny splits in the material. As the motorcycle is used, those cracks can open in the fuel line and let gasoline escape from a place that is supposed to stay sealed.
There is no warning sign before failure. You should not rely on a smell, drip, or dashboard light to tell you the line has cracked.
Who's affected?
Spans 7 Ducati models across the 2011 and 2012 model years, all tied to the fuel system.
| 2012 Ducati Hypermotard 1100 Evo | fuel system |
|---|---|
| 2012 Ducati Hypermotard 796 | fuel system |
| 2012 Ducati Monster 696 | fuel system |
| 2011 Ducati Hypermotard 1100 Evo Sp | fuel system |
| 2012 Ducati Monster 796 | fuel system |
| 2012 Ducati HYPERMOTARD1100EVO Sp C | fuel system |
| 2012 Ducati Monster 1100 Evo | fuel system |
| Units affected | 913 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorcycle is included.
What's the safety risk?
A fuel leak near an ignition source can start a fire and increase the risk of property damage or personal injury. Check your VIN before assuming your 2011-2012 Ducati is included, then arrange dealer service. Repair will be free at any franchised Ducati dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2011-2012 Ducati Hypermotard 1100 Evo, Hypermotard 796, Monster 696, Hypermotard 1100 Evo Sp, Monster 796, HYPERMOTARD1100EVO Sp C, or Monster 1100 Evo is included in this recall.
- Confirm with Ducati customer service if you did not receive the March 1, 2012 owner notice.
- Contact a franchised Ducati dealer and ask whether the free fuel-line replacement is open for your VIN.
- Reference recall number 12V053 when you call the dealer.
- Avoid riding if you smell fuel or see a fuel leak, and arrange service before using the motorcycle again.
What happens at the repair
Ducati's remedy is to notify owners and have dealers replace the fuel lines at no charge. The recall began on March 1, 2012. At the dealer, a Ducati technician removes the affected fuel lines and installs replacement lines so cracked fuel hose material is no longer in service. Parts and labor are covered under the recall. If your VIN is included, ask the Ducati service desk to confirm the open recall and schedule the fuel-line replacement.
Timeline
| February 14, 2012 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| March 1, 2012 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 12V053?
Recall 12V053 covers 913 2011-2012 Ducati Hypermotard and Monster motorcycles with fuel lines that contain micro-cracks from insufficient raw-material drying before extrusion. Ducati dealers will replace the affected fuel lines free of charge.
What should I do if my 2011-2012 Ducati Hypermotard or Monster is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific motorcycle is included in recall 12V053. If it is, contact a franchised Ducati dealer to schedule the fuel-line replacement. Reference recall number 12V053 when you call. The dealer repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Ducati's remedy states that dealers will replace the fuel lines free of charge. The repair applies through a franchised Ducati dealer.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is a fuel leak from micro-cracked fuel lines. If leaked fuel reaches an ignition source, the motorcycle faces a fire risk, increasing the risk of property damage or personal injury. The free repair replaces the affected fuel lines.
What if I bought my Ducati motorcycle used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the VIN, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your 2011-2012 Ducati Hypermotard or Monster is included, then call a franchised Ducati dealer and reference recall number 12V053.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/12V053000 |
|---|---|
| Ducati customer service | 1-800-231-6696 |
| NHTSA recall # | 12V053 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 12V053000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →